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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.20, 569.16 and 216.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.20, 569.16 and 216.96 is: 325.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.20 : 569.16 = 216.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.20/569.16 = 216.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.20x = 569.16 × 216.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.20x = 123,484.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,484.95/379.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.65

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